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Eastern Idaho Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth annual Michelle & Malinda Kern Memorial Twilight 5K will take place on October 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. beginning and ending on the Eastern Idaho Technical College campus, Michelle Kern’s alma mater.

Participants are welcome to walk or run the 5K route. Registration is $15 for any EITC or K-12 student, $25 before October 1 and $35 after October 1. Three or more family members may sign up for a discounted rate of $75 and three or more employees of the same company can each register for $20 each. All ages are encouraged to join in this event for a powerful cause.

Michelle Kern was a 2011 graduate from EITC’s Business Technologies Marketing & Management Associate of Applied Science degree program and an officer in Collegiate DECA. Three days after graduating, Michelle, her sister Malinda (who was enrolled at Eastern Idaho Technical College), and Michelle’s two young sons, Jack and Gage were murdered in Michelle’s parents’ home. This tragedy was a great loss to family and friends, Eastern Idaho Technical College, and the entire Idaho Falls community.

Proceeds from the Twilight 5K will be used to support the Michelle & Malinda Kern Memorial Scholarship for an Eastern Idaho Technical College student.

Please join us in making sure that their memories will live on through the gift of scholarship. All support is greatly appreciated. Food and vendor booth space is available at this event.

Click here to view the scholarship application. Please review the application carefully and return to the EITC Foundation. Scholarships are awarded on a variety of criteria including but not limited to financial hardship, residency, program / area of study, and GPA.

The Latest on This Year's Race!

Sponsors: Cooper Norman is our latest sponsor to join The Great Race! As of May 14, 16 teams have signed up. Do you know someone that should join? If you refer a team that signs up, I will give you TWO team owner vouchers ---but it has to be a team that did not participate last year. E-mail me leads natalie.hebard@my.eitc.edu with name and contact information. This offer expires June 12, 2015. Ready, set, go!

Deadlines: Remember to send in your registration form to reserve your team spot if you haven't already. The t-shirt deadline for racers and team owners is June 26.

Join us at Apple Athletic Club for a pre-race party poolside. All sponsors, runners and team owners are invited to ask questions before we get into the week of Great Race. Well-seasoned and new Great Racers are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP via Facebook with how many in your group plan to attend or call 208-535-5398 and RSVP.

RSVPs are required to plan for food and beverages. Bring your suits and towels to enjoy the new pool at Apple Athletic Club, due to open soon.

Somewhere along the way Chrystal lost her voice. She had it when she was born. She cried and laughed, and when she started talking, you could hardly get her to stop. She had a voice when she was jumping rope or playing games.

Then it was gone. Too much feeling like a “have not.” Too much time without guidance. Too much being told that “college wasn’t for her.”

Too often, people without money feel like they are nobodies, with nothing to say, and no one listening if they did. Some people look for their voice with violence; some with drugs.

We help people rediscover their voice through education. Their career. And with their voice comes empowerment and a better life.

It’s your turn to help someone find their voice. It’s your turn to save a life.

The EITC Foundation is changing the lives of many in southeast Idaho through scholarships and educational equipment at Eastern Idaho Technical College.

And we don't just assist full-time students, we also help fund projects such as the Summer Science Camps for K-6 youth, workforce training scholarships for adults continuing their education and assist other non-profits in their community-minded missions.

Some of the projects that we are involved with include:

Summer Science Camps: based upon STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) principles, we make these challenging concepts fun, exciting and hands-on to Kindergarten through 6th graders at affordable half-day camps.

GED Scholarships: EITC's thriving Adult Learning Center provides educational support to those seeking their GEDs and EITCF fully supports their mission through scholarships and assistance for support services and COMPASS testing.

Annual Scholarship Program: although EITC is the most affordable college in the state of Idaho, many of our students struggle to provide for their families and attain an education. Scholarships help lighten the financial burden of our hard working and deserving students.

By supporting the EITC Foundation you can:

Do something truly remarkable - to make a quality, affordable college education accessible to all

Change a life for the better

Have an impact on the future that reaches from the classroom to the community

EITC Foundation is thrilled to once again support the Idaho Falls Earth Day by hosting a Trashion Fashion show at the event! This is an opportunity for Great Race participants to strut their stuff on the catwalk for extra advantages on Race Day! Bring your best outfit made out of recycled materials and show our judges that you know what it takes to honor the earth AND get into this year's Great Race theme!

Division 1. 18 and Older Division 2. 17 and Younger Division 3. Best Beach Party Costume for the Great Race for Education

All costumes must be made from 80% Recycle/Reusable materials

Contestants will arrive at Tautphaus Park between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in order to have their photo taken. Costumes will be on display in the EITC/Cargill booth until the fashion show starts at 2:00 p.m.

Contestants need to return at 2:00 p.m. for the Fashion Show and the announcement of the winners.

Earth Day Celebration attendees may vote at the EITC/Cargill booth throughout the day for their favorite costume using tickets. The winner will be chosen by our celebrity panel of judges in combination with the amount of votes received. For a complete listing on the Earth Day website, visithttp://www.ifearthday.com/kids.htm#Recycle/Re-use_Costume_Contest

Mark your calendars and send our auction website link to your friends and family starting February 10, when we will have photos and descriptions of auction items up and ready.

Are you crafty? EITC Instructor Shirley Bame made a beautiful quilt for our auction last year that brought in top dollar! If you have a quality homemade item that you’d like to donate, we’d appreciate it! From baby blankets, hats and booties to quilts, decorative signs and more…we’d love to have a wide variety of unique handmade items.

Got connections? EITC Instructor Lorin McArthur got his hands on a signed Boise State University football that was purchased for hundreds of dollars! So, if you’ve got a celebrity in the family or a connection to professional sports, ask if they would be willing to give our college a helping hand!

All sales from the auction benefit the EITC Foundation scholarship program!

For more information on how to donate, email Natalie at natalie.hebard@my.eitc.edu. All donors will receive marketing promotion during the auction with a link to their website and prominent display of their company logo.

The Fernando Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship Fund

On July 18, 2014, Fernando Gonzalez of Roberts, Idaho, passed away after a tragic motorcycle accident. That day we lost a son, brother, uncle, and fellow tradesman. Fernando was a brilliant technician, loyal friend, and knew the value that hard work brings. His untimely death was a shock to all who knew him, and left many reeling with the loneliness of his absence.

To honor his memory, Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) is pleased to announce the Fernando Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund will be used to help students entering EITC, aspiring to join the field of work Fernando loved so much.

Members of the community who wish to make a donation to this fund will change the lives of students who may not be able to afford tuition, or cannot shoulder the cost of tools. Your contribution will make a fundamental difference in EITC students’ lives, and the workforce of Southeastern Idaho. No donation is too small, but its impact will be large. Anyone wishing to make a donation can contact Bailey Winn (208-524-3000 x 5407) or Natalie Hebard (208-524-3000 x 5398) at the EITC Foundation. All donations are tax deductible, and checks can be made payable to the EITC foundation. Thank you for your generosity.

We are now accepting applications for scholarships through the EITC Foundation. Our scholarships are awarded based upon a variety of indicators including academics, residency, area of study and financial need.

It's never too early to apply! Applications are due February 13, 2015 by 5 p.m. to the EITC Foundation office.

Join the EITC Foundation in the statewide effort to support non-profits in Idaho.

Funding Our Future

Welcome to the EITC Foundation, since 1992, the Eastern Idaho Technical College Foundation has supported Eastern Idaho Technical College's efforts to develop our community through learning. Investing in Eastern Idaho Technical College through the EITC Foundation benefits all of us, transforming the lives of individuals and creating a better-prepared workforce that fuels a healthy economy.

As you explore our website we hope you find ways to get involved in supporting the learning th institution that has a significant impact on our community. Be a part of making a difference, get involved with the EITC Foundation! It is about our future.

Support Local People, Local Jobs and the Local Economy:

Do something truly remarkable - to make a quality, affordable college education accessible to all

Change a life for the better

Have an impact on the future that reaches from the classroom to the community

The EITC foundation is a separately incorporated 501 (c) (3) organization and the officially designated means of making private contributions to the college. View our most recent audited financial statement here.